Apple releases iOS 16.5 for iPhones with Siri screen recording and more

Apple begins general availability of iOS 16.5 today (18), minor news and some bug fixes. iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and HomePod systems are also seeing improvements.

Starting with the iPhone software, one of the additions is the “Sports” tab in the News app. In this way, the user can easily access game scores, calendars of upcoming matches, and the latest news from teams and championships, and be aware of what’s going on.

The update also brings the following possibilities: Ask Apple’s virtual assistant to open and end phone screen recording. For this you need to say something like “Hey Siri, start recording your screen” and “Hey Siri, stop recording your screen” respectively, and remember that the feature can still be enabled from the Control Center settings.

The availability of a wallpaper in celebration of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month celebrated in June is another highlight of iOS 16.5. As for fixes, there are workarounds for bugs in Screen Time settings, CarPlay podcasts, and Spotlight.

Updates for other devices

Apple’s tablet is basically getting the same updates mentioned above. iPadOS 16.5, plus minor security fixes. in order, wathOS 9.5 It highlights the availability of a special dial suitable for the 2023 version of the Apple Watch Pride Edition band.

also tvOS 16.5The technology giant has included the Multiview function, which provides the opportunity to watch more than one broadcast at the same time, with the support of the company’s broadcasting sports events and Matter standard. Minor stability and performance improvements are reserved for the HomePod.

Finally, macOS Ventura 13.4 It includes the same sports tab in Apple News and fixes for Bluetooth bugs that slow connecting to wireless keyboards after restarting the machine, and auto-unlock with Apple Watch.